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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.95, 3,058.71 and 1,346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.95, 3,058.71 and 1,346.95 is: 2,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.95 : 3,058.71 = 1,346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.95/3,058.71 = 1,346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.95x = 3,058.71 × 1,346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.95x = 4,119,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,929.43/2,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.62

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